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President Donald Trump said the U.S. "successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela" and said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the Country."The announcement on Trump’s social media platform came shortly before 4:30 a.m. Saturday a few hours after several explosions were heard in Venezuela’s capital city of Caracas, witnesses said, and photos and videos showed plumes of smoke and a large fireball in the night sky.

Venezuela live updates: Trump to give more details after US strike

Kash Patel, Former Chief of Staff for the Department of Defense speaks during a Trump campaign bus tour stop at the Outagamie County GOP headquarters in Appleton, Wis. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Neither President Trump nor his running mate J.D. Vance will be making an appearance during the 3 day, statewide tour.

FBI says it foiled a 'potential terrorist attack' on NYE

Coast Guard says search for woman who vanished from Nieuw Statendam ship covered nearly 700 square milesReport: Teen’s death on cruise ship ruled a homicideA high school cheerleader’s death on a cruise ship has reportedly been ruled a homicide after a death certificate says she was ‘asphyxiated,’ on ‘The Story.’

Coast Guard suspends search for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from Holland America Line cruise ship

Yes, there are only two open playoff spots entering Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season. But there is still a lot to be decided on Saturday and Sunday. Beyond the four teams trying to nab those two spots -- via the NFC South and AFC North -- there are six others are trying to clinch conference 1-seeds and/or division titles.

NFL playoff picture: Keys for 10 teams needing Week 18 wins

Brian King Joseph may be entering the legal limelight with his lawsuit against Will Smith, but the musician is no stranger to showbiz.The electric violinist, a former contestant on "America's Got Talent," sued the Grammy- and Oscar-winning rapper and actor in a Dec. 31 civil lawsuit for wrongfully terminating him after an alleged sexual harassment incident in Las Vegas during Smith's Based on a True Story tour in 2025.

Who is Brian King Joseph? What to know about Will Smith's ex-violinist

Police in Arizona have learned that a 10-year-old girl who died back on July 28, 2025, from severe abuse she suffered at the hands of her father and his girlfriend ran into a local gas station only months earlier, begging workers and customers there for help.A new report on the death of Rebekah Baptiste indicates she ran away from home in October 2024, and when she came upon a gas station, she started approaching strangers, asking if anyone could help her, according to a report.

Girl, 10, Begged for Help at a Gas Station Before Being ‘Tortured to Death’ by Her Dad and His Girlfriend

Scott Adams, the cartoonist behind the popular strip "Dilbert," is sharing a critical update on his battle with cancer.Adams, 68, shared in May that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. During a New Year's Day broadcast of his show, "Real Coffee with Scott Adams" on Rumble, Adams revealed that his health outlook has worsened.

'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams shares dire health update amid cancer

9th Circuit ruling affects 95% of state's population, cites 2022 Supreme Court precedent on gun regulationsTrace Gallagher: Maybe we should stop blaming guns and start blaming the 'hateful monsters' who pick them upThe Common Sense Department can spot antisemitism from a mile away.

US appeals court strikes down California's open-carry ban in major Second Amendment ruling

Police arrested a 21-year-old man who was allegedly armed with a shotgun, handgun and ammunition near the Space Needle during Seattle’s New Year’s Eve celebration, authorities said.As thousands of people gathered for the annual New Year’s fireworks show, Marcos Campos Lezama allegedly walked through the area and stopped near a lawn that overlooks the Space Needle, according to court documents.

Seattle police arrest armed man during New Year's Eve celebration

DENVER (AP) — More than 100 firefighters battled a large blaze Friday evening as it tore through a three-story apartment complex under construction in southeast Denver, officials said.Firefighters were continuing to work to extinguish the blaze more than two hours after it started, said Robert Murphy, division chief of operations for Denver Fire.

Firefighters battle major blaze at Denver apartment complex under construction

Everything is on the line in Pittsburgh as the Ravens and Steelers face off for the final playoff spot in the AFC. #RavensFlock #Ravens #HereWeGo #Steelers #LamarJackson #DerrickHenry #MikeTomlin #JohnHarbaugh

Ravens gear up to face the Steelers in a must-win game for the AFC North crown

I never planned to give birth in a hospital, but I carried ceremony with me anyway.I did not plan to give birth under fluorescent lights. I did not plan to give birth numb from the chest down, or with a blue sheet between me and the lower half of my body, or to hear the words “uterine incision” spoken as casually as small talk about the weather.

I Asked My Surgeon If I Could Smudge Her — And Her Response Took Me By Surprise

Footage has gone viral of a cat mistakenly being locked in her favorite child’s bedroom, and she certainly made the most of it by getting an unforgettable night’s sleep.Just like any other morning, mom Tori McKee, 33, checked the baby monitor to see if her 2-year-old daughter, Carolina, was still sleeping.

Cat Accidentally Locked in Toddler’s Room at Night—Baby Cam Captures It All

Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Travel restrictions for 20 more nations and locales took effect on Thursday in accordance with President Donald Trump's Dec. 16 order expanding travel restrictions to 39 nations.President Donald Trump has restricted travel from a total of 39 nations and entities due to deficiencies in their respective screening and vetting processes that make it difficult to protect the United States against public safety and national security threats.

U.S. bans travel from 20 more nations and entities

President Trump's doctor released a new statement on the tests Mr. Trump underwent in October at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This comes as questions linger about the president's health. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

Trump addresses his health as questions linger about bruises and October scans at Walter Reed

“She was in front of me, and then she wasn't,” mom Janice Durden tells PEOPLENEED TO KNOWA 16-year-old girl finished opening her gifts in her Alabama home when her heart stopped on Christmas Day, her mother tells PEOPLE"She had the prettiest smile, and she loved her family,” adds the teen's grieving mom

16-Year-Old Seemed 'Absolutely Fine' on Christmas Day. Then Moments After Unwrapping Gifts, Her Heart Stopped (Exclusive)

A family were preparing to spread their beloved father's ashes in an area close to his heart—only to go unexpectedly viral as his daughter misunderstood the assignment.Ultramarathon swimmer Eva Buzo had to put her swimming skills to the test when she accidentally tossed the urn containing her father's ashes into the water.

Family Goes to Spread Dad’s Ashes by Lake—Then Everything Goes Wrong

Here is the full NCAA men's basketball schedule for Jan. 3 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable college basketball schedule to filter by team or conference.All times Eastern.Virginia at North Carolina State, 11 a.m., ESPN2Kentucky at Alabama, 12 p.m., ESPN

Men's college basketball games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Jan. 3

Inside The Arctic BoreholeBeneath a quiet stretch of Arctic land lies a scientific effort that pushed technology to its breaking point. The Kola Superdeep Borehole exposed unexpected heat and geological surprises that challenged decades of assumptions, leaving behind unanswered questions.A Hole That Fascinated Scientists And The Public

Russia wanted to say they dug the deepest hole ever, and they changed earth science forever in the process.

A caregiver in Lantana, Florida, has been arrested after the elderly man she was working for left a note asking for help near his mailbox.Denise Williams was living with the 81-year-old man, who employed her to take care of him.The arrest report stated that Williams, 60, was upset with the condition of the bathroom before she and the victim started to argue on Sunday, December 28, according to CBS 12.

Elderly Man Leaves Note for Help Near Mailbox After Caregiver Attacked Him, Stole His Belongings

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What we're coveringVenezuelan opposition declines to comment on situation in the countryFootage shows dual-rotor helicopters flying over CaracasTrump spent holiday period focused on foreign affairsSen. Schatz warns US has "no vital national interests" in VenezuelaUS military has been amassing forces in the Caribbean for months

Multiple explosions rock Venezuelan capital Caracas

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump confirmed early on Jan. 3 that the U.S. had carried out an overnight strike on Venezuela and said that the nation's leader, Nicolás Maduro, had been taken into custody and removed from the country.Trump made the announcement on social media several hours after explosions shook the capital city of Caracas.

US conducted strike on Venezuela, captured Maduro, Trump says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has chosen Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s head of military intelligence, as his new chief of staff, a move that comes at an especially critical moment in Russia’s nearly 4-year-old invasion.Budanov replaces Andrii Yermak, Zelenskyy’s longtime right-hand man who resigned in November after anti-corruption officials raided his apartment in an investigation into alleged graft in Ukraine’s energy sector.

What to know about the Ukrainian general picked by Zelenskyy to be his new chief of staff

Rick Monaco, of Rutherford, New Jersey, knew his bad habits would catch up to him one day. Before the age of 40, he experienced several medical issues and felt time was running out to get healthy. So using the determination and data-driven mindset he used to excel in business, he worked hard to lose weight.

From Wearing 3XL to a Medium: This Businessman Lost 160 Pounds in Less Than a Year

Crab sticks are a retro snack that can go down a treat with Marie Rose sauce, however, people are only just realising how they're made and they're vowing to not touch them againCrab sticks dipped in Marie Rose sauce can make a delicious and satisfying snack, albeit a little retro.

Foodies vow never to eat crab sticks again after finding out how they're made

The ultra-exclusive San Francisco hotel where actor Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter, Victoria, died of a suspected fatal overdose has hosted presidents and celebrities and even served as backdrop for famous films like “Vertigo.”Rooms at the Fairmont, perched atop San Francesco’s tiny Nob Hill neighborhood, can fetch up to $1700 per night or more for luxe suites with sweeping views.

Inside the luxury hotel where Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria was found dead

'It's definitely an open case, so I can't even say anything about it,' Diggs saidStefon Diggs due in court days before AFC championship gameCriminal defense attorney Josh Ritter joins 'Fox & Friends' to weigh in on the charges of assault and strangulation brought against New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

Patriots stars facing criminal allegations decline to answer questions from reporters about legal troubles

There's rare good news about SUV prices! Some new and used models having declining prices to take advantage of.New year, new steals! It might be the perfect time to pounce on a few different SUVs that are gaining massive price cuts. There are new and used models that are starting to pile up on the dealership lots, forcing better deals.

5 SUVs With Insane Price Drops for 2026

Officials are investigating a threat at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri Wednesday, according to local news outlets citing a statement from the City of Kansas City.The city's department of aviation said in a statement to KCTV that they were responding along with the FBI to a potential threat.

FBI Investigates Threat at Kansas City International Airport: What We Know

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

Whether you’re focused on building muscle, improving your balance or working on your ability to complete longer, sustained workouts, one thing’s for sure: you’ll need to take small, actionable steps to reach your fitness goals.Remember, you don’t need to drastically overhaul your life on January 1.